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Cost-Benefit Analysis

Government and corporate decision-makers deploy cost-benefit analysis (CBA) in order to make critical decisions affecting both the public and the private sector. CBA is of particular interest to policy makers, since it can be used to decide whether important initiatives—such as hosting the Olympics or building a high-speed railway—are worth undertaking from the point of view of the entire society.

Unlike economic impact analysis, CBA takes into account what society has to give up in order for the benefits of a given project to be realised. Also CBA can seek to quantify the costs and benefits for which there is no tangible market value, such as environmental implications or broader social values associated with a given project. We are uniquely able to present our findings in clear, concrete economic terms that will resonate with policymakers and executives around the world.

Examples of our work

Valuing the British Library

London’s British Library is a world-class cultural institution that relies on budget-restrained public funding. To quantify the value the library brings to the public, our economists conducted extensive surveys of both library users and non-users and incorporated a range of analytical techniques, such as contingent valuation and time and travel cost valuations, to measure internet services and other Library offerings. Our research found that for every £1 invested in the library, British society benefits by £4.90, an excellent return on investment.

What is the value of the Great Barrier Reef to society?

The Great Barrier Reef faces a variety of threats, including climate change, which could irreparably damage the reef by bleaching its corals. Our economists assessed the reef’s overall value and the cost of permanent bleaching, deriving market-based values such as those stemming from tourism and commercial fishing, but also environmental values such as the reef’s function as a protective storm barrier, its value as a recreational fishery, and how much society might be prepared to pay for preservation. The report was used in Australian parliamentary debate to highlight the importance of protecting the reef.

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